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05-04-2012, 04:09 PM | #1 |
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First HPDE , Might Be Hooked
Last weekend I took my car to the local track, which is nothing more than a go-kart/short bike track for some HPDE informal school/lapping. I've autocrossed with another car, but this was the first time in the M3. Had an absolute blast and now instead of considering minor cosmetic mods (blacked out gills and other crap), I'm now thinking of brake pads, camber, and tires. Strange how the priorities change.
Here's one of my 4 recorded runs - you can see that it isn't exactly a high speed track. I was definitely the slowest high-hp car out there that day but being my first event, kept the DSC on for self preservation. Lost quite a bit of time because of it too. Can't wait for the next session. |
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Glad you liked it and are hooked
You should really look at some of the basics like seating position and hand position. Did you get to ride with an instructor? |
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Wasn't really an instructor per se, but moreso somebody experienced with the track. Not a lot of critique. Any tips or links I can check out? The more I can prepare for next session the better.
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http://www.explodingdinosaurs.com/firsttrackday/ Info on Brakes: http://www.essexparts.com/learning-center/ http://www.stoptech.com/technical-su...l-white-papers http://www.zeckhausen.com/technical.htm
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Fortunately, a 2.7 km track is currently under construction fairly close to my house...
I've been looking into schools as well...finding the time for it is a whole other issue. |
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(To expand on what CanAutM3 was trying to say,) ideally, you'd want your hands at 3 & 9 o'clock positions. Also, try to sit up closer to the steering wheel. When you go around fast corners, or the car slides (although, w/ DSC on, you needn't worry much about the car sliding), you don't want to be sliding on the seat to the sides wherein you can barely reach the steering wheel.
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